Covenanters Collection

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

Arrest of Covenanters
The arrest of the condemned convenanters at West Bow in Edinburgh

George Earl Linlithgow
GEORGE LIVINGSTON. earl of LINLITHGOW - Scottish soldier and statesman, suspected of either cowardice or duplicity when opposing Covenanters. with his autograph

Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, at the hands of militant Covenanters in front of his daughter on Magus Muir, outside St Andrews, on 3 May 1679. 1679

A Solemn League and Covenant ...' for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland
527981 A Solemn League and Covenant ...' for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

Covenanters prayer meeting in the glen of Drumclog, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, prior to the Battle of Drumclog, Sunday 1 June 1679

The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 22 June 1679, fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters, part of the Scottish Covenanter Wars

Charge of the Clan Maclean infantry (a Highland Scottish clan) at the Battle of Kilsyth, near Stirling, Scotland, 15 August 1645, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms

Scottish Covenanter Victorian period

David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, Royalist General
David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark (c1600-1682). He fought on behalf of Sweden, Russia, the Scottish Covenanters and the Scottish Royalists. Date: 17th century

Marriage of the Covenanter (oil on canvas)
GLS224026 Marriage of the Covenanter (oil on canvas) by Johnston, Alexander (1815-91); 110.8x157.1 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Armed sentries keeping watch during a meeting of Scottish Covenanters, 17th Century (colour litho)
5208313 Armed sentries keeping watch during a meeting of Scottish Covenanters, 17th Century (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

Signing the Covenant, Greyfriars Churchyard (engraving)
655025 Signing the Covenant, Greyfriars Churchyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Covenant, Greyfriars Churchyard)

Portrait of James Graham, Marquess of Montrose (engraving)
819393 Portrait of James Graham, Marquess of Montrose (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, Scottish nobleman and soldier)

The Committee, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80)
STC451203 The Committee, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80), illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

A Covenanters Marriage (engraving)
725570 A Covenanters Marriage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Covenanters Marriage. Illustration for The Scots Worthies (Blackie, 1879)

Sergeant Bothwell Challenging Balfour (oil on canvas)
TW426530 Sergeant Bothwell Challenging Balfour (oil on canvas) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); 83.8x107 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Persecuted, but not Forsaken, 1882 (oil on canvas)
2829629 Persecuted, but not Forsaken, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Field, Walter (1837-1901); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of Lord Winterstoke

The attack on Montroses cavalry at the Battle of Kilsyth, near Stirling, Scotland, 15 August 1645, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms

General Alexander Leslies troops crossing the River Tyne at Newburn Ford, near Newcastle, 27 August 1640, prior to the Battle of Newburn Ford, part of the Second Bishops War

The people signing the covenant of St Giles church in Edinburgh 1638
908615 The people signing the covenant of St Giles church in Edinburgh 1638 by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jenny Geddes Hurls the Stool at the Head of the Surpliced Dean (engraving)
664062 Jenny Geddes Hurls the Stool at the Head of the Surpliced Dean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Conventicle, or Field-Preaching (engraving)
725565 A Conventicle, or Field-Preaching (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Conventicle, or Field-Preaching)

Battle of Newburn (engraving)
3629327 Battle of Newburn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Newburn)

Signing the Covenant in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving)
3629326 Signing the Covenant in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Covenant in the High Church, Edinburgh)

The beginning of the Riot in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving)
3629325 The beginning of the Riot in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beginning of the Riot in the High Church, Edinburgh)

James Graham, Marquess of Montrose (engraving)
964819 James Graham, Marquess of Montrose (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Graham, Marquess of Montrose)

The Caves of Jedburgh, Hiding-Places of the Covenanters (engraving)
1619695 The Caves of Jedburgh, Hiding-Places of the Covenanters (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caves of Jedburgh, Hiding-Places of the Covenanters)

Covenanters worshipping by the Banks of the Whitadder (engraving)
2791290 Covenanters worshipping by the Banks of the Whitadder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covenanters worshipping by the Banks of the Whitadder)

Covenanters Dispensing the Ordinance of Baptism (engraving)
725568 Covenanters Dispensing the Ordinance of Baptism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covenanters Dispensing the Ordinance of Baptism)

The Old Covenanters Last Sermon, illustration from
621390 The Old Covenanters Last Sermon, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Signing the Covenant (engraving)
664063 Signing the Covenant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Covenant. Illustration from Epochs and Episodes of History (Ward Lock, c 1880)

John Campbell, 1st Earl of Loudon, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving)
6014803 John Campbell, 1st Earl of Loudon, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Campbell, 1st Earl of Loudon (1598-1662)

Covenanters prison on the Bass Rock (engraving)
3656064 Covenanters prison on the Bass Rock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covenanters prison on the Bass Rock)

A Conventicle: Worship on the Hill-side, illustration from
621389 A Conventicle: Worship on the Hill-side, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Covenanters attacked by the kings troops
LLM456018 Covenanters attacked by the kings troops by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covenanters attacked by the kings troops)

James Graham 1st Marquess of Montrose (engraving)
818867 James Graham 1st Marquess of Montrose (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Graham 1st Marquess of Montrose)

A Prayer Meeting Of The Covenanters In The 17Th Century. From The Book Our Own Magazine Published 1885

The Battle Of Drumclog, 1 June 1679, At High Drumclog, In South Lanarkshire, Scotland. From The Scots Worthies According To Howies Second Edition, 1781. Published 1879

The Battle Of Bothwell Bridge, Scotland, 22Nd June 1679. From The Scots Worthies According To Howies Second Edition, 1781. Published 1879

An Open Air Meeting Of Scottish Covenanters. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Robert 3rd Earl Essex
ROBERT DEVEREUX. third earl of ESSEX Served in wars of the Palatinate, second in Command against Scottish Covenanters. Date: 1591 - 1646

Battle Bothwell Bridge
BATTLE OF BOTHWELL BRIDGE Royal troops, under the duke of Monmouth, defeat the Covenanters - part of the long struggle of the Presbyterians for religious freedom Date: 22 June 1679

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The Caves of Jedburgh, Hiding Places of the Covenanters

The Committee, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80) engraved by Charles Mottram
KW281840 The Committee, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80) engraved by Charles Mottram (1807-76) from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth

Covenanters Monument, Philiphaugh
Covenanters Monument (Memorial Cairn) at Philiphaugh, Selkirk, Scotland - situated in woodland to the west of the walled gardens in Philiphaugh Estate

The Solemn League and Covenant was an agreement between the Scottish Covenanters and the leaders of the English Parliamentarians. It was agreed to in 1643

A Solemn League and Covenant... for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

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The Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who played a significant role in the religious and political history of Scotland, are depicted through various historical events and artworks. The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters proudly waved as a symbol of their unwavering commitment to their cause. One pivotal moment was the Arrest of Covenanters, where many were apprehended for their refusal to conform to the imposed religious practices. This act only fueled their determination and united them further. The Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, marked a turning point in their struggle against episcopacy. His assassination shocked both sides and intensified tensions between the Covenanters and royalists. In the Battle of Drumclog, an iconic event during this period, brave Covenanters fought against government forces with fervor. Their victory showcased their resilience and dedication to defending what they believed in. During Victorian times, depictions such as Scottish Covenanter Victorian period captured scenes from this era. These artworks aimed to preserve the memory and spirit of these courageous individuals for future generations. David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, Royalist General turned Covenanter sympathizer after his capture at Philiphaugh played an intriguing role within this movement. His conversion highlighted that even those initially opposed could be swayed by the conviction shown by these devout Scotsmen. Marriage of the Covenanter portrayed on canvas celebrated love amidst turmoil—a reminder that life continued despite ongoing struggles for religious freedom. Covenanters prayer meeting in Glen Drumclog exemplified how faith sustained them throughout adversity. In secluded glens like this one in South Lanarkshire's beautiful landscape, they found solace while reaffirming their beliefs together. At the Battle of Kilsyth came another display of bravery when Clan Maclean infantry charged fearlessly into battle alongside fellow Covenanters—united under one cause regardless of background or origin.